Allergies & Pollen Count for Orrville, Ohio

Today's Condition

8.5Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, Chenopods

Pollen Index

9.7 - 12 - High

Very high pollen levels. Symptoms are likely for most people with pollen allergies.

7.3 - 9.6 - Medium - High

High enough pollen levels that most allergy sufferers will notice symptoms.

4.9 - 7.2 - Medium

Moderate pollen levels. Many people with allergies may start experiencing symptoms.

2.5 - 4.8 - Low - Medium

Small amounts of pollen present. Highly sensitive individuals may notice mild symptoms.

0.0 - 2.4 - Low

Very little pollen in the air. Most people with pollen allergies will not experience symptoms.

Discussion

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Friday will be rising in the high range. This results in part from seasonally normal weather conditions which are favorable for the production and dispersal of pollen. This heavy increase in pollen concentration could very well cause problems for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.

Allergy Facts

Marigolds and chrysanthemums are members of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Although pollen from marigolds and chrysanthemums can become airborne, they are unlikely to be a serious cause of hay fever.